Boxing programs in Brooklyn are having a tough time finding spaces to operate out of as rents in the borough rise. The Parks Dept. has also pushed boxing programs out of all its recreation centers in Brooklyn to make room for other activities. Organizers of boxing programs say the shortage of space is hampering their community-outreach efforts, since many children or teenagers who would have been involved with crime find a positive outlet in the sport. more [NYT]
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